Ranked · Updated November 2026
The Most Popular Races in West Virginia
Ranked by real runner activity on Find The Run — saves, race-week reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days. The races West Virginia's runners are actually engaging with.
Harper's Ferry Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & Half
Harpers Ferry, WV · Nov 21, 2026
Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k
Wheeling, WV · Nov 22, 2026
Apple Butter Festival 5k Run
Berkeley Springs, WV · Nov 1, 2026
Zombie Night Crawl - 5K and Kids Run
Bridgeport, WV · Oct 1, 2027
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Spring Mills 5k Zombie Fun Run & Pumpkin Smash
Martinsburg, WV · Nov 7, 2026
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Holiday of Lights 5k Challenge
Bluefield, WV · Nov 21, 2026
Helping Heroes Veterans Day 10K
Wheeling, WV · Nov 21, 2026
Mistletoe 5K Run/Walk
Saint Marys, WV · Dec 20, 2026
2026 South Berkeley Christmas 5K ~ 16th Annual
Inwood, WV · Dec 6, 2026
University of Charleston Marathon
Charleston, WV · Apr 10, 2027
2027 Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Marlinton, WV · Oct 3, 2027
Guyandotte River Run
Hanover, WV · Nov 7, 2026
Frankfort 5K Jingle Run/2Mile Walk & Kids Mile presented by QC Striders
Fort Ashby, WV · Dec 12, 2026
Stairs for Strides 5K
Wheeling, WV · May 8, 2027
Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay
Thurmond, WV · May 16, 2027
Bearhole Road Race
Mullens, WV · Jun 26, 2027
Moonlight on the Falls - Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and Distance Challenge
Davis, WV · Aug 21, 2027
Marshall University Marathon
Huntington, WV · Nov 1, 2026
Wheeling Turkey Trot
Wheeling, WV · Nov 26, 2026
48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot
Parkersburg, WV · Nov 26, 2026
Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k
Charleston, WV · Jan 9, 2027
Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
Davis, WV · Apr 24, 2027
New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race
Lansing, WV · May 1, 2027
Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend
Wheeling, WV · May 29, 2027
Rankings reflect runner activity on Find The Run — saves, reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days — and update daily.